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The Middle Passage

From Misery to Meaning in Midlife

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The Middle Passage

By: Dr. James Hollis
Narrated by: James Hollis
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 Author James Hollis' eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal condition - or what is commonly referred to as the mid-life crisis. The book shows how we may travel this Middle Passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer.©1993 Dr. James Hollis (P)2004 BMA Studios Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Middle Age Crisis

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"With a calm tone and a friendly voice, Hollis leads listeners through this perilous period and advises on ways to negotiate it." ( AudioFile)
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This book has shown a light on a very difficult passage in my life I am so grateful for its wisdom humour honesty clarity simplicity brevity poetry… The list goes on and on. Thank you James Hollis!

Every middle age person would benefit

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I found this book through Audible, searching for "mid life". James Hollis, (Ph.D) explains, in the most powerful sense imaginable why we struggle so much in mid life, and how we can use that suffering as the fuel for changing our entire conception of ourselves, others, our world and the very essence of life itself. While also illuminating how we might find true meaning in life. If I was only able to ever read one book in my life this would be my choice. I can not recommend this book highly enough. I have 153 audio books in my audible account, and this is the first review I ever submitted. The printed book (smaller than I imagined), is also available on Amazon, I recommend that as well as it is great to read the numerous poetic passages the author also refers to, and for ease of noting down the many powerful points the author makes. The book is narrated by the author and the narration is world class. Congratulations on finding this audio book, if you are at a stage in your life where you are looking to move forward through mid life (regardless of your actual age), you have found the best place to start right here. This book is a true gift to humanity.

Truly life changing. You must read this book.

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In gentle tones, our host offers us on deep reflection on the middle years, or ‘second adulthood’. It made me want to leap up and start living more fully. Embracing life and the inevitability of death in order to experience true freedom. Inspiring stuff.

Excellent Reminder

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Found the gender stereotypes antiquated and irritating. Was heteronormative and very cis gendered in outlook, but with that to one side, everything else I found brilliant and illuminating.

Brilliant.

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Great listening. This is my 5th time - I keep coming back to this book. Great Narration. Now interested in and looking for more books written and narrated by James Hollis.

Thought provoking

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Excellent book and still as urgent and relevant as ever. James Hollis’s entire bibliography is worth looking into as the different books help analyse different aspects of our journey. This one, his first, is a classic and sets the high standard for his later work.

Essential reading

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Amazing from start to finish. The familiar & the eye opening of aha moments & clarifies why we do what we do & how to move forwards from it.

Wish I'd read this years ago!

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James Hollis again provides a super analysis on midlife. This alongside Through the Dark Wood are amazing must reads for anyone trying to get a grip on their psychological life. I too have a lost a child who died suddenly after being run over at 3 years old and his books have given me incredible solace that no grief councillor could ever provide. Thank you. And the books are read wonderfully by Dr Hollis.

Insight from the Anima herself

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Echoing what everyone else has said. It truly was life changing. Within 12 months I went from ‘having it all’ to finding the solid ground I had grown so used to, break apart from under my feet. This book has given me light in my moment of darkness. All I can say is thank you.

Can’t emphasise enough how much this has helped me

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really great book to read. I though wishe there were more practical advice in chapter 6. There are only few reference to Jung practices.

interesting but no practical advice

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